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3. Remove the attaching bolt of the ignition
coil.
4. Pull out the ignition coil.
NOTE
Be very careful not to pull out the wire
during the removal.
If there is a possibility the wire will be
stretched, disconnect the connector of
the ignition coil.
w WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself as the
engine compartment and spark plug
may be hot.
5. Unscrew and remove the spark plug with
a spark plug wrench.
CAUTION
Insert the spark plug wrench straight into
the spark plug. If it is used in a tilted state,
the spark plug may be broken.
6. Check the insulator tip of the spark plug to
see if it is light brown without any fouling.
If it is not, have the spark plug cleaned by
an authorised Perodua Service Centre.
CAUTION
Do not allow dirt or anything to fall into
the spark plug holes. It may cause engine
damage.
1KR-VE Engine
7. Check the gap of the new spark plugs
with a spark plug gap gauge.
For recommended spark plugs, see
Section 17.
CAUTION
• Do not adjust the spark plug gap of
the used spark plug. Otherwise it may
cause engine damage.
• Never use spark plugs other than those
specified.
Spark plug gap
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